Roanoke Elementary School Delayed Due to Power Outage

Monterey Elementary will start two hours late after an overnight accident on Plantation Road.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Roanoke City Public Schools announced that Monterey Elementary School will have a two-hour delay on Thursday morning due to a power outage in the area caused by an overnight accident on Plantation Road. The district said the delay is based on estimates from the power company regarding when the power will be restored.

Why it matters

Power outages can significantly disrupt school operations and schedules, especially for elementary schools that rely on consistent schedules for young students. This delay aims to ensure student safety and provide time for the power to be restored before classes begin.

The details

According to the school district, the power outage was caused by an overnight accident on Plantation Road. The district said the two-hour delay is based on estimates from the power company about when the electricity will be back on at Monterey Elementary.

  • The power outage occurred overnight on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Roanoke City Public Schools

The public school district serving the city of Roanoke, Virginia.

Monterey Elementary School

An elementary school in Roanoke that is part of the Roanoke City Public Schools district.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of school districts having contingency plans in place to quickly respond to unexpected power outages or other disruptions that could impact school operations and student safety.